Where do you start checking for leaky pipes?
Hi Jasonrkr, You might also check your water meter before going to bed...take the reading and check in the morning before you run water.See if th...
Hi Jasonrkr, You might also check your water meter before going to bed...take the reading and check in the morning before you run water.See if th...
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ViewsHi BOBSUMMERS, There are a number of spray paints which cover stains and match the ceiling tile color.If your tiles are white (not off white) the...
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ViewsHi Indiana, I have done this at work in several areas that I got tired of repairing/painting.A good hardware store sells plexi-glass or facsimile...
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ViewsHi JimA, The easiest way to get rid of the paint is to brush roof coating on the shingles.You could damage the shingles trying to clean them.The ...
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ViewsHi mlaplante, You'll be spreading a carpet adhesive over the floor prior to laying the rug.This should prevent any bleed through even though I d...
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ViewsHi Ledge, It's a little late for new seeding here in New England, but if you have some growth,there's hope.I can't answer your question about dor...
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ViewsOne more time, As I reread your original post,it occured to me that this is really not your responsibility if you are renting.In fact,your landl...
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ViewsHi again, This is hardly a project for a do-it-yourselfer.I only wanted to share a possibility for a solution.Your present field could be saturat...
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ViewsHi yickkievargo, When I was growing up we had this problem as well.Prior to connecting to sewer,it was suggested we change the drain field.As I r...
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ViewsHi RoyK, You really need to dig these out to get rid of them.Trying to spray them next year with a herbicide will be tricky.I am not aware of any...
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ViewsHi Castle6, Noisy toilets are the result of water going through the pipes or the insides of the toilet.You may need to change your ballcock assem...
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ViewsJamesPatrick, I have found that the brand of stain killer that cleans up with ammonia and water is easier to deal with than the one requiring m...
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ViewsHi JamesPatrick, Although there could be something else going on here,it sounds exactly like nicotine running down the wall.I see this frequently...
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ViewsHi peterprocopio, Start with [url] www.aermotorwindmills.com/zoellersumppumps.htm [/url] and/or put "effluent pumps" into a search engine.I have...
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ViewsHi sulynn, Other than what has already been covered,your last alternative is to install a zone valve with another thermostat.However,it would be ...
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ViewsHi wible 1, I can answer at least one part of your post with some confidence.My basement is similar to yours although I also maintain an office ...
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ViewsHi Oomah, Stains in concrete are difficult to remove as you may find from previous posts.For pet odors,most vets have products which I have hear...
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ViewsHi rpxlpx, Carpenters would not be happy with this one but I have used a 3/4" wood chisel to remove caulk with success.Keep the beveled edge up a...
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ViewsHello Edna, Try posting this under HVAC.Also try to post the heat pump manufacturer/model#.I know from experience that wiring a programmable t...
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ViewsHi ksb, This problem sounds like it has gotten way out of hand.If I were in your shoes,I'd drop by a plumbing supply house and get their advice, ...
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